Maharashtra Budget: Who will present it after Ajit Pawar's demise?

• Maharashtra's Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar passed away in a Baramati plane crash on January 28, creating a void in state politics.
• Pawar, known as 'Dada', was responsible for the state's Finance Department and had presented the budget 11 times, just two short of the record.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is now expected to present the state budget, taking over Pawar's crucial responsibility.
• The budget session is scheduled to begin on February 23, with CM Fadnavis actively involved in financial matters and government economic priorities.
• Fadnavis will not only finalize the budget but also present it, carrying forward Ajit Pawar's legacy and addressing economic challenges.

Why It Matters: CM Devendra Fadnavis will likely present Maharashtra's budget after the untimely demise of Finance Minister Ajit Pawar.